Home Decoration
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Being ‘fire safe’ for the holidays

 When it comes to the holidays, fire basic safety is an essential nevertheless frequently missed element to maintaining situations merry. From decorations to cooking, there are unique ideas and considerations for preserving cherished kinds protected. The National Fireplace Protection Association (NFPA) delivers numerous information and suggestions, which the Record-Herald recently discussed with Washington Fireplace Department (WFD) Fire Chief Tim Downing. According to the NFPA, additional than just one-3rd of dwelling decoration fires are started off by candles. It is advised to blow out candles in advance of leaving a home and primarily before heading to sleep or leaving the premises. Hold lit candles absent from other decorations and objects…
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Wolf Administration Offers Home Holiday Safety Tips
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Insurance Department and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner today are highlighting the common dangers associated with holiday décor ranging from dehydrated Christmas trees to unattended candles to decorative outside lighting. “This time of year, we are all eager to spend time with friends and family in front of warm fires, decorating trees and lighting candles,” said Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman. “However, it is important for Pennsylvanians to remember the steps they can take to keep themselves, their families and property safe.” Heating, holiday decorations, winter storms and candles all contribute to an increased risk of fire during the winter months. According to the…
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A new pup means a holiday decor change-up for Karen Bertelsen
Karen Bertelsen usually has her home extensively decked out for the holidays. But this year her decorating plans have gone to the dogs. Well, to one dog: her five-month-old blue standard poodle pup, Lip — short for Phillip, named for the character on the former TV series “Shameless.” With a rambunctious young canine in the house, the former TV personality and DIY blogger (The Art of Doing Stuff ) had to reconsider some of her usual go-to Christmas choices. So this year, Bertelsen opted for a simple, easy decor plan that still makes her heritage home feel plenty festive. “Usually when I do Christmas, it’s a three-day set-up and I…
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Home landscapes ideal for finding holiday greenery
I am a holiday decoration junkie. In our home last December, there were no fewer than 11 trees of various sizes, nearly two dozen different nativities from around the world, several holiday plants and many other assorted holiday decorations. I always enjoy looking for new and vintage holiday decorations to feed my decoration addiction, but this year the decoration pickings are slim at many stores due to supply-chain disruptions (which I imagine to somehow have been engineered by the Grinch himself). The good news is that if you are looking for some new ideas for holiday decorations this year, look no further than your own backyard or your local garden…
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Deck the Halls with Safety: Avoid house fires from holiday decorations
Six crucial tips to keep you, your family, and your home safe. December 13, 2021 11:11 AM Posted: December 13, 2021 11:11 AM Updated: December 13, 2021 11:15 AM KENNEWICK, Wash. — December, January, and February are the most dangerous months for home fires as they occur more in winter than any other season, according to a Facebook post from the Walla Walla Fire Department. The U.S. Fire Administration said that cooking is the leading cause all year round, but during the winter season holiday decorations are also to blame. Nearly one in five Christmas tree fires were started by decorative lights, according to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). In…
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National Fire Protection Association urges added caution to avoid fire tragedy during holiday season
Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, cooking and baking, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in U.S. home fires during the winter months. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days of the year for home fires (topped only by Thanksgiving Day). “December is a leading month for home fires, in large part because many of the activities we engage in during the holiday season reflect leading causes of home fires year-round,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA vice president of Outreach and Advocacy. Fortunately, Carli notes, the majority of winter fires can…
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